PVHonorsEnglish1Period1 - Group 1 - Gods and Goddesses A

Zeus

Background-
Zeus is the God of all Gods.
He is the God of sky and weather, law, order, and fate.
His appearance is very wise with a mature look, sturdy figure, and dark beard.
His is often associated and recognized by his lighting bolt, royal scepter, and an eagle.
Myths Associated with Him-
The Titan war where he overthrew the Titanes and imprisoned them in Tartaros.
His battle with Typhoeus, who was a monstrous giant with 100 heads.
He also had extramarital affairs with women such as Leda, Europa, Danae, and Antiope.
Zeus was the one who orchestrated the Trojan War from start to end.
Family Background-
Zeus is the son of Cronos and Rhea.
His siblings include Poseidon, Hades (Pluto), Hestia, Demeter, and Hera.
He ended up marrying his sister Hera.
Zeus had two sons Areas and Hephaetus.
Creation of Zeus-
He was born in Crete
He was “thrown up” by Cronos
Division of the Governments of the World-
Zeus and his brothers divided the power over the world.
Poseidon gained control over the seas.
Hades the lower world.
Zeus gained control over the heaves and the upper regions.
Control over earth was shared by all of them.
Modern Day Connections-
The planet Jupiter is named after his Roman names
Various organizations like Zeus the Software Application

Hera

Background-
Hera is the goddess of marriage and birth
Roman name is Juno
Myths-
One of the common myths is that Hera bathes in the well Canathus each year to get back her virginity.
Her children were born without the help of man and were born out of lust and hatred
Family-
She was the daughter of Cronos and Rhea
Siblings include Zeus, Poseidon, Hades (Pluto), Hestia, and Demeter.
Ended up marrying her brother Zeus
Modern Day Connections-
Juno, which is the Roman name for Hera, is a popular web-hosting company (www.juno.com)